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Leica D-LUX 3 10MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)
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| 10-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints |
| Unique manual setting options give you the freedom to create images that express your own style |
| High-quality Leica lens takes in stunning shots from the wide-angle to the telephoto range |
| O.I.S. optical stabilization technology and ultra fast processing |
| Pure, discreet, timeless design in a housing of high-quality aluminum |
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Customers Reviews
2009-11-18
Ya, its awesome ~ !
I'm not going to say anything that someone else hasn't said already or written already about this camera. This is just my 2 cents. I have had mine almost 3 years to the day (from Amazon, at the time they were $599)
and it's been everything I had hoped and much more. It is the best point and shoot I have ever had, and one of the best looking and well built. I have never had one problem with it and I have shot thousands upon thousands of photos with it, in all different settings.
I own a Nikon DSLR, and a couple Sony point and shoots, but I use the Leica most of the time. Very glad I bought it, and if your thinking about one of these, or the 4, I would not hesitate for a second.
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2009-11-09
Use if for yourself!
I was in the market for a small compact comera with good images being top priority.
I did so much research I was almost over buying another camera for my collection. I read every single review on here(on the Leica D lux 3), in hopes that I may find some common ground on user reviews. Looks like that wasn't going to happen. I'm not a pro photographer, I just like taking good quality pictures that don't look like a cheap disposable camera. I already have a DSLR Canon, so i just needed a small P+S that i could carry around and have my girlfriend use when i'm on the DSLR.
Well, after weeks of consideration, I successfully found a near new D Lux 3 on eBay for $450. It had all wires, software, original box, and even a Lowepro case included. I figured it was too good a deal to pass up so I went ahead and jumped on it. In the few days I was waiting for the camrea to arrive, I grew extremely nervous with the amount of negativity there was towards this camera. Then, the day came.
After the first few days of using the camera, it is very safe to say that it really depends on the user of this camera to really give it a good review. I wasn't expecting Ansel Adams quality pictures from a P+S in the first place, so my expectations weren't high. But, good gracious this camera really does take amazing pictures. Even at night, i have a flexy pocket tripod at it works wonders. I never have to go about 400 iso, so noise has not been an issue for me. Maybe thats the novice level of photography knowledge I have? who knows.
What I do know, is that for a quality picture, this camera blew my mind. It takes as good (at low iso) if not crispier pictures than my DSLR. Again, that may be from my own lack of knowledge since i've taught myself how to shoot and how basic to moderate camera functions. Now, had i paid full price, then YES i would agree with all the naysaying. It is an overpriced camera brand new. BUT the beauty of eBay! at $450, there is no P+S camera that would be able to match the quality images this camera produces. I LOVE IT!
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2008-11-16
So far so good.
As a Panasonic Lumix TZ3 owner I wanted the ability to manually focus and adjust aperture and that was my main reason for purchasing this camera.
I did not want to go the slr route because of the size and weight of those cameras. I put the heavy camera and the bag of lenses behind me 20 years ago. I wanted a very small and light point and shoot camera with the ability to make manual adjustments. Ironically this camera is lighter than the Lumix TZ3.
I also wanted a camera with an excellent lens.This camera choice wasn't difficult (having owned other Leica's, Nikons, Olympus, and CAnons) knowing first hand that the quality of the Leica lenses were a cut above the others.
Within 2 days of shooting with this camera I found myself using a few of the manual settings as if they were second nature,like the Auto exposure lock which I found to be a great feature. There was no frustration in attempting to take a shot that the camera wouldn't adjust to.
Focusing manually isn't that easy but it isn't necessary to focus manually all the time... It is only needed at those times when the auto focus can't focus on what you want it to focus on.
When working on the photos in Adobe Photoshop I was surprised to discover many shots did not require major adjustments or corrections. MY conclusion is the cameras operating software is top notch. Somehow the camera balances color, saturation and contrast, almost to perfection. I found myself making an adjustment and then re-adjusting back to the original over and over again.
Shooting with a wide angle lens is a must for me and this camera exceeded my emotional need for space...forground, sky, and the panoramic feel of the 16:9 ratio.
My only disappointment is that the mode dial isn't color coded and can't be easily seen without my glasses on like with the TZ3.
Having owned this camera for only a month I can say that so far I am very pleased with the results.
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2008-09-03
Only average
I purchased the camera expecting the best point and shoot around ( I shelled out $650 for it) and after having the camera for more than six months the pictures are average, not excellent. The images lack sharpness and the shutter is crazy slow, even in burst mode. Of course I wasn't expecting DSLR speed, but if this shutter where a car it would do 0-60 in 15 seconds.
ALSO, why in the world is the camera now more than twice the price I paid for a few months ago? I HAVE NO IDEA!!! But honestly, it's not worth it.
Get the Samsung NV11, it's been getting GREAT reviews all over the place.
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2008-02-14
great for what it is...(ie *not* a dslr)
I get so tired of people whining about noise on small sensor cameras. "OMG, it is noisier than my 30D/D80/etc." Hmm...what was your first clue? Perhaps that the same number of pixels are being stuffed on a sensor that is almost an order of magnitude smaller in surface area?!?!?
The MP race is stupid, but so are most consumers. I would have preferred that Leicasonic made this a 7MP camera with really high dynamic range and able to shoot high ISO. But they didn't...because consumers want big MP numbers.
This camera is unique because it is native 16x9. That changes the way you frame and shoot. At least it has for me. This also gives you very good manual control over things. And being able to shoot RAW is a big deal to me. I got hooked on that with my D70. And speaking of that D70, I just sold it because I am happier with the images I'm getting out of my D-Lux 3. Yes, they can be noisier, but I also can fit the Leica in my pocket. The best camera is the one you'll have with you to get the shot. This beast is a very good compromise between portability and performance. You can't have it all. Where would you put it?
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Product Details
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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Leica
Color: Black
EAN: 4022243183032
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Has Red Eye Reduction: 1
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Label: Leica
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Model: 18303
Publisher: Leica
Release Date: 2006-11-01
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